Modifiers!

Which word or phrase does the underlined word refer to?

I'm so forgetful that I can never find my keys.

• I'm

• forgetful

• never

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Find the adverb in this sentence!

I'm very excited to see the play.

• to

• excited

• play

• see

• very

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which word or phrase does the underlined word refer to?

I'm only giving you a second free sample because you asked nicely.

Which word or phrase does nicely refer to?

• sample

• you

• asked

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Find the adverb in this sentence!

The creaky old house loomed spookily.

• creaky

• house

• spookily

• old

• the

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which word or phrase does the underlined word refer to?

The buffalo ambled toward us slowly.

Which word or phrase does slowly refer to?

• buffalo

• ambled

• toward us

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which word or phrase does the underlined word describe?

The peaceful chirping of the birds made me smile.

• The

• Chirping of the birds

• made me smile

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

Find the adjective in the sentence.

I cut the carrots with a sharp knife.

• I

• a

• sharp

• carrots

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

Which word or phrase does the underlined word describe?

"How do you like your coffee?"

"Piping hot!"

• How

• coffee

• Piping

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which one of these options completes the sentence in a way that makes the most sense?

Letting go of the top of the rock wall,

• he slowly descended while hanging from the rope.

• the rope held him up.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which one of these options completes the sentence in a way that makes the most sense?

After finishing his toast,

• Marvin went outside.

• Jill told him to go outside.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D